About the Film: Land of Gold is a story of hope and finding family in the most unexpected places; A universal story uniquely told from 2 first-generation perspectives. When truck driver Kiran hears pounding on a shipping container and sees a young Mexican American girl inside, his tumultuous life drastically turns as he seeks to… Continue reading CLAIFF 25 Film News: Land of Gold
Category: Festivals
CLAIFF Critica de cine: Flamin’ Hot, la cinta de apertura del Festival Cine las Americas llega en HULU
Despues del estreno en SXSW (marzo) y Cine las Americas (junio), ahora llega la cinta en HULU a partir del 9 de junio. La siguiente critica de cine fue publicada antes en nuestro sitio y ahora para esta noticia de Cine las Americas en donde participaron mas de 175 personas en la noche de apertura… Continue reading CLAIFF Critica de cine: Flamin’ Hot, la cinta de apertura del Festival Cine las Americas llega en HULU
Tribeca Film Festival Review: CHASING CHASING AMY
In late 2018, filmmaker Sav Rodgers delivered a TED Talk on his relationship with Kevin Smith’s 1997 film, Chasing Amy. Rodgers relays how he first saw the film when he was 12. He states he was a Ben Affleck fan after watching him in Daredevil (2003) and watching Affleck’s character Holden and actress Joey Lauren… Continue reading Tribeca Film Festival Review: CHASING CHASING AMY
Cine Las Americas International Film Festival (CLAIFF) 25th Anniversary Starts June 7
The Austin-based Cine Las Americas International Film Festival (CLAIFF) will celebrate its 25th Anniversary edition from June 7-11 with films and events featuring more in-theater screenings and programs than ever before and filmmaker awards totaling $8K in cash prizes. CLAIFF opens with Eva Longoria’s film, Flamin’ Hot, and will close with Claudia Sainte-Luce comedy Amor… Continue reading Cine Las Americas International Film Festival (CLAIFF) 25th Anniversary Starts June 7
MATCH ME IF YOU CAN World Premiere at the Dallas International Film Festival
The Dallas International Film Festival was held from April 28 – May 5, 2023, and hosted the World Premiere of Director Marian Yeager’s feature film, Match Me if You Can, Texas Feature Competition category. The script is written by Betsy Morris (Ten Inch Hero, Last Call at Murray’s) and is about finding love when deemed… Continue reading MATCH ME IF YOU CAN World Premiere at the Dallas International Film Festival
WHAT’S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT?
The cross-cultural comedy, What’s Love Got to Do with It, premiered at the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival and won Best Comedy at the 2022 Rome Film Festival. Directed by award-winning filmmaker Shekhar Kapur (Elizabeth) and written and produced by Jemima Khan (Impeachment: American Crime Story), the filmmakers tackle the question of finding lasting love… Continue reading WHAT’S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT?
Film Festival News: Film Director Luis Valdez to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award
The 2nd Mexican American Film & Television Festival will be held Saturday, May 20th, through Sunday, May 21st, in Los Angeles. The two-day festival is dedicated to promoting and preserving the rich cultural heritage of Mexican Americans in the United States. Films will screen on both days. The festival will recognize the work of the… Continue reading Film Festival News: Film Director Luis Valdez to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award
SXSW 2023: IT LIVES INSIDE
In a lot of horror movies, demons plague our world. The monster is a part of the folklore of several cultures, including that of Indians. This horror entry at this year’s SXSW gives the audience a look at the supernatural beliefs that exist within the culture of Indian people and feels quite akin to other… Continue reading SXSW 2023: IT LIVES INSIDE
SXSW 2023: YOU CAN CALL ME BILL
As my review of Being Mary Tyler Moore stated, I refused to miss a documentary about the iconic William Shatner. As Captain/Admiral James T. Kirk in the Star Trek Original Series and the Star Trek Movie Franchise, Shatner was one of several heroes I admired and aspired to be like. Though his career would go… Continue reading SXSW 2023: YOU CAN CALL ME BILL
SXSW 2023: BEING MARY TYLER MOORE Pays Tribute to An Entertainment Icon
The 2023 SXSW Film & TV Festival was a great year for documentaries highlighting the lives and careers of iconic superstars. These films offered audiences fascinating and insightful portraits of the people behind the symbols. I COULD NOT MISS THEIR STORIES since I grew up watching these artists/entertainers. Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie, You… Continue reading SXSW 2023: BEING MARY TYLER MOORE Pays Tribute to An Entertainment Icon